GE Mark VI Series IS215UCVEH2AF VME Boards

Specification

Part Number: IS215UCVEH2AF

Manufacturer: General Electric

Country of manufacture: United States (USA)

Number of Channels: 6

Temperature: -30 to 65oC

Dimensions: 8.6cm wide X 16.2cm high

Product Type: VME Board

Availability: In stock

Series: Mark VI

Functional Description

The IS215UCVEH2AF is a VME board developed by GE. It is part of the Mark VI control system. This single-slot VME (Versa Module Eurocard) board plays a vital role in the operation of the control system. The system utilizes a 300 MHz Intel Celeron microprocessor with 32 MB of DRAM memory. It offers flexibility between 16 MB or 128 MB compact flash modules. In addition, the system includes a 128 KB L2 cache for faster data access. To support the controller functions, an 8K battery-powered SRAM is allocated for use as the NVRAM in the system architecture.

Primary Ethernet Interface (Ethernet 1)

The primary Ethernet interface (Ethernet 1) on this system has the following specifications:

Connection type: Twisted pair 10BaseT/100BaseTX technology and RJ-45 connectors allow for a variety of connection options.

Communication protocol: TCP/IP protocol: Primarily used for communication between the controller and the toolbox, ensuring seamless data exchange within the system.

EGD Protocol: Designed to communicate with CIMPLICITY HMIs and 90-70 series PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), facilitating efficient and reliable data transfer.

Ethernet Modbus Protocol: Supports communication between the controller and third-party DCS (Distributed Control System), providing compatibility and integration across different systems.

COM ports

The system contains two miniature 9-pin D connectors dedicated to COM ports:

COM1: Function: Dedicated for diagnostic purposes, maintains a baud rate of 9600 with data configuration set to 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.

COM2: Purpose: Dedicated for serial Modbus communication, supports variable baud rates of 9600 or 19200. This port facilitates efficient and reliable communication of Modbus related data transactions.

Board Configuration and Connections

Interface Ports: The controller is equipped with two serial RS-232C ports and one Ethernet port. It also includes connectors for external peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and monitors.

On-Board Components: The board contains a high-speed processor, flash memory, and DRAM to efficiently handle processing tasks and store important system data.

Data Acquisition: External data is directed to the IS215UCVEH2AAE via the VCMI communication board. the type of data transfer may vary, using either process I/O (simplex) or polling I/O (TMR) depending on system configuration.

Variants: Multiple versions of the UCV VME controller card exist. the UCVE board model specializes in one to three PROFIBUS-DP masters and focuses on communication applications based on the ISO/OSI model Layer 1 and Layer 2.

Replacement program:

Precaution: Before replacing a UCVE controller. be sure to power down the rack and disconnect all cables connected to the front of the controller. This ensures safety and prevents potential damage during replacement.

Installing a New Controller: Replace the old controller with a new one, ensuring proper fit and connections within the system.

Flash File System: Download the Flash file system to the new controller using a Compact Flash programmer. The TCP/IP address of the controller must be configured before reinitializing the power supply to ensure seamless functionality.